The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
I never would have guessed that I had a sleep disorder. Sure, I woke up feeling tired every day and struggled with my daytime energy, but I was convinced that I slept great. I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow and slept 8-10 hours every night. […]
Nightmares are not just a fleeting inconvenience—they can have profound implications on mental health and overall well-being. Recent studies have suggested that nightmares are underdiagnosed and undertreated, even in sleep centers.1,2 Because it is unlikely that patients will report nightmares without provocation, it is important for providers to inquire about […]
K Pharmaceuticals has announced the launch of Aquoral, a clinically proven oral spray for dry mouth. Also known as xerostomia, it is a common, sometimes debilitating condition caused by disease, medication side effects, or other factors that result in discomfort or pain and may affect the ability to chew, taste, […]
Just a few days ago, an estimated 200 million viewers watched as the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs faced off in New Orleans during the biggest game of the National Football League’s season. What many sports fans—and even players—don’t realize is that a significant number of these pro […]
Sleep apnea and insomnia are two of the most prevalent sleep disorders, often coexisting and compounding the burden on patients’ quality of life. For sleep professionals, the challenge lies in unraveling the intertwined pathology of these conditions to provide effective treatment. Given this complex interplay, it is crucial to identify […]
Around 430 BCE, Hippocrates—who is generally considered the father of modern medicine—used the Greek word kairos to describe the “right or precise time” of therapy in one of his many treatises on medicine. The ancient Greeks had two words for time: chronos, which referred to chronological time, and kairos, which […]
In recent years, the advent of digital health technologies has revolutionized patient care, particularly in the field of sleep medicine. Remote monitoring tools offer novel approaches to managing sleep disorders, with Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) emerging as pivotal components of modern healthcare delivery. However, it […]
The advent of home sleep tests (HSTs) has revolutionized the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). As a sleep doctor, I frequently engage with colleagues and professionals within the sleep industry to discuss the nuances and complexities of interpreting HST results. This article aims to […]
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited has announced the launch of the F&P Solo™ Nasal mask in the USA for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The world’s first AutoFit™ mask, F&P Solo, simplifies setup like no other, enabling users to stretch the mask onto the face and adjust […]
The risk of stroke tied to sleep apnea may vary for Black people and white people, according to a study published in the March 6, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study found that white people diagnosed with sleep apnea, whether or not […]
